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Fall 2021

Some film from my favorite time of year ❤

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Spring 2021

Something crazy: almost exactly a year later from when these photos were taken, I’ll be married to the man in these photos. These are the first film photos (photos in general) I took of him. His name is Misha and in 102 days I’ll officially be his Mrs.Unexpected and beautiful. That about sums up this year. I’m so thankful God gave me a guy who isn’t afraid to be in front of the camera. The first…

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golden memories from December 2020-March 2021 here is a collection of first times at the family cabin, hikes in Trinidad, walks & bike rideswhere it felt like God was walking and riding beside me..golden memories that I’ll never forget. I love how light leaked into some of these photos- it’s reflective of how I feel like some extra light sneaked into my life during these times ❤

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year of film

this year I went down to the bay area 3 times, 3 attempts at getting my phlebotomy license. car broke down the 2nd time. borrowed a car for the last run, then borrowed another to go to Redding. in between I took photos, simultaneously filling my soul. then after late summer sunsets I relearned how to load film & developed it in the morning and did a bad job at scanning, but good enough to…

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Absolutely Autumn

I haven’t posted any photoshoots in awhile, but this is the time of year I love to celebrate family. & I love how this one turned out of my sister’s family. She always has the best ideas when it comes to props and locations. She made this shoot so aesthetically Autumn! The orange and brown tones in these make me want to make all the pumpkin recipes and cuddle up with tea and Gilmore Girls. Scroll…

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What's Next for Me

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1st pic: right before my Europe trip in July. 2nd pic: getting back from Hawaii in December. Both in San Francisco, both probably wondering what is ahead of me.

Well after volunteering for YWAM in Hawaii, I knew I wanted traveling and helping people to be my lifestyle. Some stuff on my…

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Europe pt. 3

Verona, Italy

ParisOk, so this is where the photos got messed up. I loaded my roll on a bright rainy day, while juggling an umbrella. It could be this reason, or the heat from traveling (x-rays, stuck in a bag in the sun, etc.) or the processing itself that messed up my roll. There’s heat spots and grain beyond repair. So, I tried to make the most of it by editing the photos into black and…

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Europe pt. 2

Rome (pt. 2)

Tuscany I wish I had taken more photos of Tuscany! We were there for about 5 days, but a lot of time was spent soaking up the city without my camera or taking naps in the garden. I’ll write some memories to create more images than just 2. The first day was the most memorable. The bus dropped us off far away from the city or any neighborhood, in the heat of the day. My back was…

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Europe pt. 1

I got the last of my 35mm film from Europe back today! This is part one of a collection dear to my heart.

Greece, Italy, France, Portugal, & Ireland. July 21st – September 16th. Two girls, ready for adventure. Three rolls of film. One camera. Syros, Greece

Napoli, Italy & Amalfi Coast

Rome, Italy(part 1) There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. I remember being in one of the…

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Take a Walk

There used to be a time when I would try to take pictures of my sister and she wouldn’t want me to. Once I convinced her, the photos always turned out beautiful and have become some of my favorite photos I’ve taken. But every time, it took many “pleases” before she gave in. It was a phase that maybe only lasted a year, but I remember!

Things have changed. I’ve taken her family photos twice…

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Is Splendorific a Word?

Is Splendorific a Word?

If you jump, I jump. That’s the kind of leap it was. I thought I waited too long; that my count to ten was too slow. But the pacing was perfect. & when I did jump, the splash was bigger than expected. Because it wasn’t just me jumping in.

Thinking back on my time in Hawaii, the main thing I think is Jesus is so good! I thought I had waited too long to go, that I should’ve gone 2 years ago…

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Aloha

It’s been a good while. I thought I would update people on how life is in Hawaii.

I came here to YWAM Ships Kona because I got invited to help out as a volunteer in the Communications department. & I’m convinced the communications department is the best place to work on the base. Everyone in there is simply amazing. I really admire how they have dedicated their life to getting the word out…

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Songs of Love, Hawaii, & Dolphins

Songs of Love, Hawaii, & Dolphins

I’ll always be singin a song & listening for one.

Being open, learning to tune my heart by ear.

I’ll keep my eyes on love, watching to see what chord it’s gonna play next.

What a beautiful mystery, yet well known journey.

Feelin the feels that life is beautiful. I’ll always have this rose-colored view on life, grounded in truth and wisdom. A conundrum that I love to find the…

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B I R D S

B I R D S

This past week BIRDS happened. A typical robin that reminded me of my childhood backyard was chirping around 8 am and bein all cute. So I ran out in my barefeet and endured the freezing porch to spend some time with this creature. Then I ran away from home to get some air and ran into one of the Arcata Marshes eccentric/extraordinary (can’t decide with “e” adjective is more accurate) egrets.…

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17

That tree has 17 branches and I’ll never forget it. I used to stare at it all the time. 6 years ago, I was at a school/program called Youth With A Mission (YWAM (YouthWithoutAnyMoney/YoungWomenAfterMen/Y-not?)). For those who don’t know, it’s a Christian organization where you go to classes for 3 months and then a mission trip for 3 months. Their slogan is, “To know God & make Him known.” I was…

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Rome

Sorry this is so late!

I am back home now in Humboldt County and will continue to put photos up that I think are good. Done traveling for now but never done with the camera. & whatnot

view from Vatican museum

going home

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Visions de Paris

kitty in studio I’m staying at

he smiled afterwards

from california

this whole trip, I’ve been having a fascination with airplanes